Delicious but rushed
✅ Pros1. Fresh Genre Mashup – I absolutely love the fantasy-culinary-romcom vibe with the time-travel love-hate trope. It’s a fun and interesting combination. Even if the plotlines felt a little cliché and predictable at times, the variety of themes kept me hooked and made it binge-worthy.
2. Yoona’s Performance – She truly shined as Ji-yeong, capturing her personality perfectly. Supporting characters like Gilgeum and Gonggil were also memorable and added charm to the series.
3. Stunning Food Scenes – The visuals of the food were mouthwatering (love that exaggerated CGI!). The attention to ingredients and fusion of traditional and modern cooking techniques was such a chef’s kiss moment.
❌ Cons
1. Unnecessary Character Development & Draggy Scenes – Some episodes felt stretched with unnecessary character arcs, like Ming’s envoy scenes, and there were too many villains. Im Seongjae’s development felt inconsistent and underwhelming.
2. Rushed Closure – The ending was underdeveloped, leaving me dissatisfied with how things wrapped up.
3. Ordinary OST – The soundtrack didn’t stand out and felt quite generic.
4. Awkward Chinese Pronunciation – Some lines felt cringe-worthy due to mispronunciation, which pulled me out of the immersion.
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Wasted Potential for Stellar Rom-com Lineups
I went into Would You Marry Me with genuinely high expectations, especially because the pairing of Jung Somin and Choi Wooshik felt like a dream combination. I’ve always enjoyed Jung Somin’s romcom performances, so I was excited to see how their chemistry would carry a classic coming-of-age romantic comedy.And to be fair—the chemistry is there. The main couple has a natural charm, and the second couple is equally delightful (honestly, I ended up loving the second leads even more). The cast overall did a solid job, and nothing about the acting felt out of place.
But beyond that… the drama ended up being just okay for me.
The biggest issue lies in the writing. The romance for both couples feels underdeveloped; Wooju and Meri’s relationship is sometimes pushed too quickly, creating awkward moments instead of emotional depth. At the same time, Sanghyeon and Jingyeong had so much potential, yet their dynamic never fully blossoms because the story prioritizes unnecessary external conflicts.
And that’s another problem:
the series leans too much into crime-family-company subplots, which are executed in a somewhat messy way. The ex and his family storyline, in particular, feels like filler—loud, disruptive, and not contributing meaningfully to the characters’ growth. With such a strong cast lineup, these plotlines end up wasting screen time that could’ve been spent developing relationships we actually care about.
Overall, the drama has warmth, charm, and genuinely lovable performances—but the writing and direction don’t live up to the potential. With better focus and cleaner narrative choices, this could’ve been a standout romcom. Instead, it’s a pleasant watch that left me wishing it had made bolder, smarter decisions.
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Worthy Halloween Binge!
First of all, this is actually a great series and totally worth the almost three-year wait. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much at first, but I was excited to finally get a Thai zombie apocalypse drama — and I ended up binging the entire series in one night.I really appreciate Domundi’s effort and budget here. The production quality is impressive — from its cinematography, scriptwriting, directing, to editing — all handled with care. The lineup of actors is stellar, and everyone delivered such convincing performances. The pacing is also spot-on: enough suspense without dragging too slow or moving too fast, with unexpected plot twists that kept me hooked. I especially loved the smooth transitions between past and present scenes — they were so well executed.
The biggest highlight for me is the “cure attempt gone wrong” trope. I like how the show cleverly blends real-world science into a fictional context — it makes the story feel grounded yet thrilling.
There are a lot of characters, but surprisingly, each one serves a clear purpose and brings life to the series. Some moments and characters really stayed with me — the mother-children arc, the cheerleading and Lily scenes, Pao’s mental relapse, the infamous alarm phone scene, and of course, the Ning-Non ending.
The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is because of the cliffhanger ending (please, let there be a Season 2 soon!) and a few small plot loopholes here and there. But overall, Zomvivor is a refreshing, high-quality take on the zombie genre — and one of the best Thai dramas I’ve seen in years.
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THIS IS HOW PERFECT MELODRAMA WAS MADE!
For me, this is the best K-drama of 2025. A coming-of-age, slow-burn melodrama laced with subtle comedy, it takes you on an emotional rollercoaster—heartwarming yet heart-wrenching at the same time.Directed and written by the minds behind two of my favorite melodramas, A Piece of Your Mind and Run On, the storytelling feels effortlessly natural. Every scene flows with purpose; the emotions linger beyond what the realistic dialogues and delicate character dynamics can express.
There isn’t a single weak performance—the entire cast shines, even in the smallest roles. Their synergy brings the world of My Youth to life. The stunning visuals and perfectly chosen OST elevate the atmosphere even further. I truly cherished every moment, every line, every gaze.
And that ending—
“I hope we meet again, somewhere, many times.”
This final line beautifully redefines what it means to say goodbye. It encapsulates the heart of the series: that youth isn’t a period of age, but of emotional courage. Every farewell holds the potential for reunion—whether in this life or another. Through that, the drama captures the essence of youth itself: fleeting yet eternal, fragile yet strong, always worth remembering.
★★★★★ — An unforgettable masterpiece of tenderness and time.
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